The state of being gratuitous. "Gratuitous" (from the French word "gratuit" meaning free, without cost) means something which is thrown in without being required. These days it has a bed connotation, as it usually refers to a film, drama or book which includes scenes of sex or violence, just to tittilate the low-brows, when they are not really required by the plot.
Cruise lines have different rules for gratuities. In some cases the gratuities are included in the price of the cruise, what is known as a cover charge in hotels and restaurants. With others it is the decision of the customer to pay gratuities for the services provided. There will usually be a clause in the employees contract concerning gratuities.
The carnival gratuities will increase for the upcoming season, but the exact amount of the increase has not been specified.
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Yes, it is legal for businesses to include automatic gratuities on customer bills, as long as they clearly disclose this practice to customers beforehand.
legally, they are required to. However, employers that do not keep records of the employees actual wages don't pay their employees minimum wage if gratuities are not paid.
To adjust your budget for the increased gratuities at the carnival, consider reducing expenses in other areas or finding additional sources of income. You could also prioritize spending on essentials and cut back on non-essential items. It may be helpful to create a new budget plan specifically for the carnival period to ensure you can cover the increased gratuities without overspending.
It doesn't have a meaning since there's no such word. If you mean "prosecute," that is the case in a law trial of the defense being "prosecuted" by the civil authority in charge. If you mean "prostitute," that refers to a person who accepts money or other gratuities in exchange for sexual favors.
a sum of money paid to an employee at the end of a period of employment
No. Sometimes there is a surcharge for large parties, but that's not quite the same thing.
Some Jamaican all inclusive package's do not include gratuities, some do. Other's will say they are included but once you arrive to the resort it becomes obvious the worker's still expect a tip. You must specifically ask the resort this question because it is so varying.
Cruise workers typically receive their tips through a combination of automatic gratuities added to passengers' bills and cash tips given directly to the workers. The automatic gratuities are divided among the crew members, while cash tips are usually given to individual workers as a token of appreciation for their service.